Weight Management Center

Getting Started

You may have heard that losing weight is as easy as eating less and exercising more. Well it's true—taking in fewer calories than you use each day is the simplest way to lose weight. Never mind the fad diets, weight loss pills, and zany herbal remedies—it all comes down to a balanced diet and a regular exercise program.

In addition to traditional weight loss programs, such as Weight Watchers, there are now an astounding number of Internet-based weight loss programs. But do they really work? And how do they compare to traditional weight loss services?

Exercise

For many people, starting an exercise program for the first time is quite safe. But depending on your age and whether you have certain cardiovascular risk factors, you may need to see your physician before starting a program of vigorous (as opposed to moderate) aerobic activity. The American Council on Exercise offers the following advice.

Lauren Kaiser remembers the first time she tried to scale the 30-foot-high textured gray face that is Connecticut College's indoor climbing wall. Her climb was going well until halfway up when her mouth "got all dry...I looked down and said 'what am I doing up here?'"
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Weight Management: Children

How do you know if your child is overweight? The best way to find out is to schedule a visit with your pediatrician or family physician, who can tell you if your child’s weight is in a healthy range. But if you are concerned that your child may be overweight, there are some other ways you can assess your child’s weight. Learn more here.

Weight Management: Seniors

As you approach menopause, you may have concerns about managing symptoms such as hot flashes, disturbed sleep patterns, and vaginal dryness. But if you’re like many women, you may be unaware of your changing nutritional needs at this time. During menopause and beyond, your diet plays an important role in your health and well-being. What should you eat and why?

Diagnostic and Surgical Procedures

The fashion world has decreed that there is no room for flabby abs, thick thighs, or love handles. In response, droves of average citizens with a little extra flesh here and there are turning to liposuction.
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True or False?

You know that exercise is important, but there is a lot of conflicting advice out there concerning the “right” way to work out. One question that often arises is, “Will I lose more weight if I go running on an empty stomach?”

Weight Loss Stories

Natural and Alternative Treatments

This content is reviewed regularly and is updated when new and relevant evidence is made available. This information is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with questions regarding a medical condition.